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Overview of Capital Formation & Solutions roles
Our capital formation & solutions professionals thrive in a culture that pushes them to question the status quo, overdeliver for clients, and work together to shape the future of the industry. At BlackRock, you’ll forge meaningful relationships within your team and across the firm – expanding your network as you tackle complex challenges with a collaborative approach, integrated research and risk management. In an environment that feels welcoming and inclusive, you’ll discover opportunities to hone your skills, develop new expertise, gain mentorship, and build the investment career you envision.
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Description/Job Purpose
BlackRock has an opportunity for a qualified candidate to join the firm as a Principal-level professional in the Global Infrastructure Partners (‘GIP’) Solutions business, based in Hong Kong. As part of the GIP Solutions Capital Formation & Solutions team, the candidate will lead capital formation, investor servicing, and strategic investor projects for the Asia Pacific region.
BlackRock | GIP Solutions I Business Unit Overview
BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from fundamental and systematic active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets.
GIP Solutions is a division within Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock. GIP is a standalone division of BlackRock, and a leading infrastructure investor that specializes in investing in, owning and operating some of the largest and most complex assets across the energy, transport, digital infrastructure and water and waste management sectors. GIP & BlackRock manage a combined $183B, creating the largest global infrastructure investment platform.
GIP Solutions is the firm’s private infrastructure multi-manager solutions group with offices in New York City, London, Zurich, Budapest and Hong Kong. GIP Solutions is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business that builds and implements outcome-oriented private infrastructure portfolios for institutional and wealth investors globally through investments into funds (primaries and secondaries) and direct co-investments. The team employs a diversified approach, investing across sectors – including transportation, energy, power & utilities, telecommunications, social, and water – as well as across geographies. With a track record of over 240 investments executed since 2008 and close to $20B in AUM, GIP Solutions has one of the most experienced infrastructure multi-manager teams in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
Capital Formation: Contribute to AUM growth of business by leading project management for capital formation, client due diligence, and product development for the Asia Pacific region, including coordinating closely with investment teams, sales channels, legal, operations, and other teams.
Investor Solutions: Support fundraising efforts of the global team with a focus on the Asia Pacific region across client channels in close partnership with sales and relationship management teams for commingled funds and customized separately managed accounts. Support creation of customized separate account solutions including investment strategy, governance and engagement model, pricing negotiations, etc.
Client Engagement & Servicing: Prepare and present client investment pipeline and portfolio reviews including quantitative and qualitative portfolio analyses in partnership with investment and portfolio management teams. Develop varied analysis (industry / client-related) and answer ongoing queries from clients and distribution colleagues in a timely manner.
Development Value
Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a successful investment franchise
Ability to work with and build relationships with a diverse range of clients across channels and geographies in Asia Pacific
Exposure to the infrastructure private equity universe
Entrepreneurial team with strong values and a focus on career development
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Strong brand in the asset management and infrastructure industry
Ability to travel and work across different global office locations
Skills & Qualifications
10+ years of relevant experience in preferably multi-manager or direct infrastructure or private equity firms, or in placement agents covering these asset classes
Proven track record in working with investors and raising capital at scale in the Asia Pacific region, including markets such as Korea, Japan, Greater China, Southeast Asia and Australasia
Strong analytical skillset with ability to synthesize complex information and convey it in a clear, concise, and engaging manner
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English
Ability to manage workload effectively and deliver quality work on schedule in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
Ability to work in a cross-border team and travel extensively
Self-starter with interest in undertaking leadership responsibilities over time
Undergraduate degree with demonstrated record of academic achievement and leadership
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
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